You might think you have found the perfect piece of land only to discover later that there may be problems that put the building at risk. Issues like soil types, ledges, water tables, and bad drainage are just a few that builders must overcome before turning a raw piece of land into a remarkable construction project. Let’s look at some ways that site excavation services can help.

Sloping

Sloping can be a big problem when it comes to a construction project. In our experience, we've noticed that if the property drops about six feet over the width of the house, you may even wind up needing a deeper foundation. An experienced builder will be able to identify these types of issues upon first seeing a piece of land. Some slopes may also require that a stepped-down foundation be built. When you first talk with a contractor, you should ask them if they see any issues with the land that would prevent easy building. If there are issues, site excavation services might be used to correct the problems.

Soil Types

Another issue you might run into would be soil types. You need to make sure that the type of soil present on the property is good for building. Certain types of soil can make certain types of building projects challenging. Site excavation may be needed to come in and replace the soil. According to GeotechnicalInfo.com, soil weighs about 70 to 150 pounds per square foot. With extreme weights like this, you need professionals to come in when soil must be moved.

Water

Water can create all types of problems when it comes to a building site. Surface water is the obvious type of problem, as runoff from rain and snow can cause damaging erosion on a property. Erosion can cause a multitude of problems in the future including the increase in flood risk. Water beneath the surface can cause problems, too. This is especially the case with septic systems and basement flooding. Speak with the professionals at a site excavation service to find out how they can help you with water issues of this nature.

If you are in need of professional site excavation, please contact Whatcom Excavation today. We will be happy to help you.